The world is a global village these days. Renowned for their intrepidity and extreme mountaineering skills Sherpa community of the world presents the different facets of their life during festivals. Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition offers the best Sherpa Festival Trek package to witness magnificent Dumji and Mani Rimdu Festivals. These festivals are the major social and cultural activities of the Sherpa people.
Trekkers can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas and alpine forest environment during the Sherpa festival Trek. Lots of people are curious about the daily lifestyle and chores of Sherpa people. We have formalized the itinerary which allows the trekkers to witness more than 20 different mountain vistas including the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. For the Dumji Festival trekkers should book the trekking in Nepal for May or June every year. The Rinpoche of the Tengboche Monastery will decide the exact date. The festival will be marked in places like Tengboche Monastery, Pangboche, Namche, Khumjung Village, and Junbeshi where the Sherpa community has a stronghold. During this festival colorfully dressed dancing, drinking, and prayer chants.
Cultural Significance of the Sherpa Festival
The holy reason for the festival celebration is to honor the Guru Rinpoche’s birth on the lotus. Trekkers can enjoy the Everest View Trek route too during this cultural excursion in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Another splendid Sherpa festival Trek of the Khumbu region especially among Sherpa people are Mani Rimdu Festival. This celebration is held in the Monastery of Tengboche between mid-October and mid-November. As the venue of the festival is in Tengboche Monastery the trekkers can have grandeur of the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trails as well. Fixed dates of the Mani Rimdu can be seen in the Tibetan Lunar Calendar. This colorful festival is equally popular with foreigners as well. Choose either of the festivals for the best experience of the Sherpa customs.
Sherpa Festival Trek is the only way to observe the different moods and facets of the Sherpa culture. Worldwide Sherpa are known for their mountaineering skills at high altitudes but during these two festivals, people can experience the other side. For more information about these festivals, you are always welcome to mail us in our official email. We will merrily provide authentic information on the Dumji Festival and Mani Rimdu Festival.
